From 13.04.25 – 13.10.25
Experience Switzerland’s inventive spirit in the Swiss Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan: The lightest ever built by Switzerland for a World Expo

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Swiss innovation

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What’s On

Plan your visit and discover a selection of private and public events surrounding the Swiss pavilion, whether in Osaka, the Kansai region or in the rest of Japan.
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“Johan, L'épreuve du feu (Johan, Trial by fire)”

Swiss Cinema Days x SSFF & ASIA 2024 Autumn Screening - Swiss Short Feature: Swiss Eyes on Japan

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9th nexCafé: Playing at Being Human

Between AI, animal, and Plant Life: an Artistic and Philosophical Experiment

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Plan your visit

The Swiss Pavilion will be opening on the the 13th of April 2025. Find all practical information for your visit here.

Opening Hours
  • Monday 9am–9pm
  • Tuesday 9am–9pm
  • Wednesday 9am–9pm
  • Thursday 9am–9pm
  • Friday 9am–9pm
  • Saturday 9am–9pm
  • Sunday 9am–9pm

National Day

The Swiss Pavilion will celebrate its special Expo National Day on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025, from 9am–9pm

Expo Admission Tickets
  • Adult (18y/o+) ~4000¥
  • Junior (12-17y/o) ~2200¥
  • Child (4-11y/o) ~1000¥

Special Discount Ticket

A guest with a disability certificate and an accompanying guest (assistance) can enter

Online

Advance purchase online is recommended to guarantee Swiss Pavilion entry and to receive key information before your visit.

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Where to find the Swiss Pavilion

Located in the “Empowering Life” zone of the expo, the Swiss Pavilion offers 260 square meters of immersive and interactive experiences. 

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Partners

Switzerland’s global image is closely associated with the reputation of Swiss companies in numerous sectors. The Swiss Pavilion is an ideal communication platform for those who want to partner with the Swiss government and showcase their activities abroad. 

Want to join us in showcasing Swiss innovation at Expo 2025 in Osaka? Together, we can create a remarkable experience that inspires and connects with audiences from around the world

Partners

Suppliers

Institutional Partners

Architecture, Design & Built

Get in Touch

Can’t find what you are looking for? You can contact us by email or try the FAQ below. 

For Media/Press inquiries

Béatrice Bleuler
Communication Manager, Swiss Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Presence Switzerland

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FAQ

With its theme “Designing Future Societies for our Lives,” Expo 2025 will become a key platform for reaching the SDGs by 2030. It is also intended to drive co-creation by the international community in designing a sustainable society that supports individuals’ ideas of how they want to live.

Switzerland will showcase excellence in innovation and creativity through three major themes shaping the exhibition and event program: Augmented Human, Life, and Planet. The pavilion will serve as a significant platform to position Switzerland as an innovative and reliable partner, extending a hand to tackle major global challenges alongside other nations.

The themes “Augmented Human,” “Life,” and “Planet” were chosen based on a survey conducted in both Japan and Switzerland. This survey, which involved public and private stakeholders, examined a wide range of topics where Switzerland excels and which are highly relevant to the Japanese audience. From these results, the three most compelling themes were identified and subsequently approved by parliament.

The anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps” is a beloved icon in Japan. As a well-known character, Heidi will be a key ambassador for our pavilion, featured prominently throughout the visitor experience. From the entrance to the Heidi Café, visitors will have multiple opportunities to explore the history of this Swiss character and her enduring impact on Switzerland’s image.

As the Expo is a platform for sharing expertise on a sustainable future, our aim is to contribute to this dynamic by building a pavilion with the lowest possible environmental impact, thanks in particular to a very light membrane for the spheres, that weighs no more than 400kg – just 1% of a conventional building shell. “Our exhibition structure for Osaka will be the lightest ever built by Switzerland for a World Expo,” says General Commissioner Manuel Salchli. 

The specific innovations are currently being selected. Please find below some subjects that will be highlighted:

AUGMENTED HUMAN Exhibition: 13.04-10.06.2025
Robotics, AI, Quantum, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Collective Intelligence, Digital Security, Consciousness Augmentation, Space

LIFE Exhibition: 11.06-12.08.2025
Health Span Extension, Human Applications of genetic Engineering, Infectious Diseases, Science Diplomacy, Future of Education, Future of Economics, Trade and globalisation, Synthetic Biology, Organoids, Art & Science

PLANET Exhibition: 13.08-13.10.2025
Greetech, Decarbonisation, Earth Systems Modelling, Future Food Systems, Space Resources, Ocean Stewardship, Solar Radiation Modification, Eco-augmentation

Throughout the Expo’s duration, Switzerland’s rich cuisine will be celebrated through a variety of regional dishes. It will include a selection of premium Swiss wines from our partner Swiss Wine Promotion, beers, spirits, cocktails, and mocktails carefully curated to complement the flavors of our dishes. The dishes will emphasize the spirit of sharing, central to Swiss gastronomy: Guests can enjoy Swiss cheese selections such as raclette, sliced veal with rösti potatoes, and Malakoff beignets. For dessert, chocolate fondue, Swiss meringue, and  various cakes.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At this time, we do not have any job openings available. If we have a vacancy, we will publish it on this website. So we encourage you to check back regularly. We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your job search.

Swissnex will maintain an active presence outside the expo site through a satellite location in the city. During the expo, we will be hosting various events and exhibitions throughout its entire duration. We invite you to visit the Calendar section of our website to explore a selection of upcoming events.

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